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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220112380064 · 08/22/2011 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4606188

Narrative

Prep plant mechanic was stepping into the screen deck to perform routine maintenance when he scraped his right thigh on a guarding bracket. It created a puncture that required three sutures. He returned to work following the procedure.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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